Miss Grand Vietnam 2026: A British-Vietnamese beauty's journey back to her roots
Vietnam Life 12:48 01/08/2026Born to a British father and Vietnamese mother, Emoura Pham’s crowning caps off a personal journey to reconnect with her heritage through the arts.
India opens doors to fresh Vietnamese durians in major trade win
Vietnam News 16:07 31/07/2026India has officially approved the import of fresh Vietnamese durians, opening a gateway to a market of over 1.4 billion people and providing a major boost to Vietnam’s export diversification efforts, agricultural authorities announced Thursday.
Soft power gap: Why Vietnam must claim its place on global screens
In-Depth 12:28 31/07/2026As algorithmic feeds and global platforms dictate what gets seen, Vietnam faces a critical soft-power challenge: it must shift from being a passive consumer of international trends to building a coordinated, tech-driven ecosystem capable of turning its cultural heritage into sustainable global influence.
Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia impress but reveal weaknesses in 2026 ASEAN Cup openers
Vietnam News 19:47 30/07/2026The opening matches of Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia, three leading contenders for the 2026 ASEAN Cup title, all ended with big wins, but their performances also exposed weaknesses that could be tested when they face stronger opponents in the next stage.
Honda Vietnam recalls over 6,400 big bikes imported from Japan, Thailand over steering, fire risks
Vietnam News 16:53 30/07/2026Honda Vietnam has launched a recall for 6,426 imported motorcycles following safety concerns over defects that could cause steering failure, engine damage, or fuel leaks.
Vietnamese tilapia lands on Japanese sushi menus
Economy 16:45 30/07/2026Vietnamese tilapia, long regarded as a mainstream whitefish exported primarily in whole or frozen form, is making a significant leap into the premium seafood segment after being selected as an ingredient for sushi and sashimi in Japan.
Netherlands-based Golden Gate BCE signs $240.5mn deal to green Vietnam agriculture
Vietnam News 16:17 30/07/2026The Netherlands-based Golden Gate BCE Group has partnered with Vietnamese green capital manager LPF Fund to launch a €210 million (US$240.5 million) funding package aimed at driving sustainability across Vietnam's agriculture and food sectors.
US Navy’s USS George Washington visits Vietnam for 1st time
Vietnam News 14:54 30/07/2026The U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington arrived in Vietnam on Thursday, marking the beginning of its first goodwill visit to the central coastal city of Da Nang.
Global retailers eye Vietnamese suppliers for private-label expansion
Economy 13:59 30/07/2026International retailers are stepping up their search for reliable manufacturers to fuel the growth of their private-label brands, creating new opportunities for Vietnamese companies to move up the global value chain by showcasing stronger production capabilities and higher product standards.
Ho Chi Minh City, Catalonia seek deeper investment ties
Ho Chi Minh City 17:12 29/07/2026The southern Vietnamese hub and Spanish autonomous region are seeking to deepen investment and business ties by turning their cooperation potential into specific projects and long-term partnerships, while strengthening connectivity between the two sides.
